Public Health - Tianeptine Consumer Protection Act
Sponsor: Joseline A. Peña-Melnyk (District 21)Committee: Health and Government OperationsSubject: Public HealthStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 249 (as of Nov 13, 2024)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Prohibiting a retailer from distributing, selling, exposing for sale, or advertising for sale a tianeptine product to an individual; and establishing a penalty for a retailer who violates the Act of a fine of up to $5,000 or imprisonment for up to 90 days or both.
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Testimony (10)
MGA witness listFAV 5FavorableFWA 5Favorable with amendments
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Rosen-Cohen, Nancy | NCADD-Maryland | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Forsyth, Heather | OAG/HEAU | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Alvey, Jim | Self | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Pena-Melnyk, Delegate Pena-Melnyklegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Delegate Pena-Melnyk, Delegate Pena-Melnyklegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FWA | Kalyanaraman, Nilesh | Maryland Department of Health | Oral |
| FWA | Kalyanaraman, Nilesh | Maryland Department of Health | Oral |
| FWA | Alvey, Cynthia | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Caplan, Jason | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Caplan, Jason | Individual | Written (PDF) |